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Peter Okeugo
Background
I am an actress and I own a record label called Simline Records. I am from Ibadan, Oyo State. I have a diploma in Theatre Arts from the University of Ibadan, and a degree in History and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos.
Early years
My early years as an actress were a new experience for me. Prior to that time, I was in school and I hardly ever went out or visited places. It was quite adventurous for me and I began to love it.
Simline Records
Simline Records is a new entrant in the Nigerian music industry and we kicked off with talented artistes. We are not competing with any music label; we want to do what we know how to do best and that is the entertainment business. So I do not see anything competitive in doing my business. My focus is not to be better than the already established record labels but to put in my best to make sure I do not have any regret. It might look competitive but I am not competing with anyone.
Laide Bakare Foundation
My not-for-profit organisation is named Laide Bakare Foundation. We are concerned about the girl child and we also address the issue of early marriage. But I cannot really say much about it as it is still in the planning stage. We are also planning to give back to the society. Also, we are working on our Simline Film School and the details will be made known to the public in due time.
Business management
I do not have a hard time managing my businesses. They do not really clash because I have an able and reliable management team. I delegate assignments to the most capable hands that can handle the responsibilities.
Philosophy
I am most grateful to God for who I am today. Everything I lay my hands on becomes successful. I joined the entertainment industry when I was in the university. I did it by the side during my leisure and focused on my studies as well. I was not anxious or hungry for the fame at that time. I got more involved in the industry during my national youth service. It has always been one step at a time for me. I have never really been anxious about anything. I wanted to be a good mother, wife and an established chief executive officer of my own business. Everything has fallen in place and I have never lacked anything. I am grateful for everything I have accomplished today.
Motherhood
Motherhood has been my best experience ever. My family comes first before everything I do. I am not so keen about money and then neglect my family. Family comes first and every other thing follows. I am grateful that has God shaped me into everything I wanted to be.
Challenges
I do not believe in challenges and I have never really been faced with any challenge. I believe everything happens for a purpose. Life itself is full of ups and downs. We can only put in our best, but we cannot control situations around us. Also, we cannot question God for positioning things the way they are.
Privacy
I have never been known to make my personal life public knowledge. I cherish my home a lot because it is my source of happiness. News about my family would be of no benefit to anybody’s life but me.
Longevity
The secret of my longevity lies in who I am. I am an extremely private person and that was why people were surprised that I ventured into the entertainment industry. But I am business-minded and I wanted to make money. I have been in the industry since I was 16 years old. I know a lot about my industry and I have always kept a low profile. I do not care about any impression people have about me; I know myself more than they know me and that has always worked for me.
Beauty
I see myself as a goddess. I am lucky that God endowed me with so much beauty. I seldom apply make-up and when I do, it is for professional reasons. My skin has always been smooth, beautiful and spotless. I have never had a single pimple on my face or any part of my body. Why do I have to go through the trouble of wearing heavy make-up? I do not apply any special cream and I do not have a beauty routine.
Fashion
Style to me means comfort. If I have to wear a dress, I make sure it is short; I do not like long dresses and I don’t like to wear skinny jeans. My favourite fashion accessories are wristwatches and bags.
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